Ep 74: Fixing Congress ft. Congressman Kilmer

How can we fix congress? What can we learn from a member of Congress who has devoted his term to fixing Congress? Join us this week as Manu sits down with Congressman Derek Kilmer to discuss the current state of our congress. Tune in as they discuss campaign finance reform, gerrymandering, how we can make change and more.

Episode 49 guest: meet congressman Derek Kilmer

Rep. Kilmer’s info:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RepDerekKilmer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/repderekkilmer/

Website: https://kilmer.house.gov/

PODCAST INFO: 

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OUTLINE: 

0:00 intro 

2:14 Why run for congress?

10:00 is congress punching below its weight?

15:40 Will and Skill issues 

18:10 bad people vs. bad systems 

21:30 Civil war and building bridges 

26:40 Why polarization is a problem 

32:30 why congress is underperforming

38:00 reforming congress 

45:40 Norms change 

53:15 Why should young people serve 

59:05 Outro